Rolex Sea-Dweller Ref. 16600 2001 w/ Box

$15,750.00 NZD

The Rolex Sea-Dweller Ref. 16600 is one of the most respected professional dive watches in Rolex’s history, bridging the gap between vintage tool watches and modern engineering. Produced from the late 1980s through to 2008, the 16600 retains the classic proportions of earlier Sea-Dwellers while introducing sapphire crystal, improved water resistance, and the robust Caliber 3135.

This 2001 example (K serial) represents the later production years of the reference, featuring a clean, no-cyclops dial layout and the signature helium escape valve — a defining characteristic of the Sea-Dweller line. With its balanced 40mm case, aluminium bezel insert, and tool-focused aesthetic, the 16600 remains a favourite among collectors seeking a true professional Rolex without modern bulk.

Rolex Sea-Dweller Ref. 16600 2001 w/ Box

The Rolex Sea-Dweller Ref. 16600 is one of the most respected professional dive watches in Rolex’s history, bridging the gap between vintage tool watches and modern engineering. Produced from the late 1980s through to 2008, the 16600 retains the classic proportions of earlier Sea-Dwellers while introducing sapphire crystal, improved water resistance, and the robust Caliber 3135.

This 2001 example (K serial) represents the later production years of the reference, featuring a clean, no-cyclops dial layout and the signature helium escape valve — a defining characteristic of the Sea-Dweller line. With its balanced 40mm case, aluminium bezel insert, and tool-focused aesthetic, the 16600 remains a favourite among collectors seeking a true professional Rolex without modern bulk.

Details
- Maker
  
  Rolex
- Model
  
  Sea-Dweller
- Reference
  
  16600
- Year
  
  2001
- Serial
  
  K25XXXX
- Box & Papers
  
  Yes; Inner & outer box and red Chronometer swing tag; Papers: No
- Movement
  
  Caliber. 3135, automatic w/ 48-hour power reserve & quickset date
- Dial & Hands
  
  Black dial w/ 18k white gold hour markers & Luminova lume; Mercedes hands w/ Luminova lume
- Bezel
  
  Black bezel, aluminium
- Crystal
  
  Sapphire
- Bracelet/Strap
  
  Oyster 93160 bracelet w/ full links, stainless steel
- Performance
  
  Watch is fully functioning and running at +2 seconds per day
Dimensions
- Diameter: 40mm
- Lug-to-lug: 47.5mm
- Thickness: 14.5mm
- Lug width: 20mm
Materials

Stainless steel

The Sea-Dweller 16600 stands apart from the Submariner with its clean, uninterrupted crystal — no Cyclops magnifier — giving the dial a more balanced and purposeful look. Combined with the helium escape valve, this is a true professional dive watch built for saturation diving, not just recreational use
This example presents in excellent condition with only minimal wear, and importantly retains its full link set. The Oyster 93160 bracelet shows very little stretch and is correctly paired with a DE clasp code from 2001, matching the K-serial case — a detail collectors always look for
Powered by Rolex’s workhorse Caliber 3135, the watch offers reliability, serviceability, and precision. Running at +2 seconds per day, it demonstrates excellent performance and is more than capable as a daily wearer while still appealing to collectors of late-model aluminium bezel Sea-Dwellers

Some scratches throughout the case and bracelet
Minor scuffs on crystal bottom edge
Minor scuff on lower left lug
Minor scuff on crown

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